Just like last time, this thread holds the results of Round 3, as well as the 8 winners who will be taking part in Round 4. The quality we've come to expect this year has only gotten higher, with scores over 9 being dished out like free candy. I'd like to point out the SoundChris vs Kor-Rune pairing, which was incredibly close! Congratulations to both contestants for a truly well-fought bout. Also, kudos to steampianist for getting an amazingly high average score this round.

Anyway, same drill as always. Throughout the next 2 weeks, the judges will review your submissions. Since the number of submissions has decreased this time, the judges will all be reviewing each track. That's right, you get SEVEN reviews on your piece!

Also, before we start, here are some rules you should probably read:

1.) Do NOT complain about or question your score in this thread, and no ranting or distasteful posts! You will be getting reviews explaining some of your scores, and if you want a particular judge to explain his/her score to you, then resort to PMs, and be patient and reasonable! Remember - the judges all worked very hard for this round, and deserve a round of applause not a round of hate PMs.

2.) The results will take up more than one post. Do not post anything until the results, winners and pairings have all been posted, and I give the go-ahead. It will inevitably get deleted by a friendly neighbourhood moderator.

3.) Use this thread to post your Round 3 submissions. As always, this thread can also be used for discussion.

4.) PMs will be sent to everyone who took part notifying them of the results. If you've already seen these results and got a PM, disregard it.

5.) Read the RULES again. You may have missed something. You never know!

Congratulations yet again to all those who made it, and a big well done to those who didn't make it too. You guys all had fantastic pieces and you pretty much all deserved to win. To the winners, remember you have till the 2nd October at 11:59 PM EST (NG Time) to produce a brand new piece! Good luck!

Don't forget to use PMs and/or review responses if you'd like to discuss your score with a judge. Remember to be polite, and ask nicely.

Congrats to all the winners! Special kudos to me estimable opponent, the extremely talented ethereal winds. Way to go, man.

It's been a whole lot of fun, guys! I'll stick around to see what happens and help out by reviewing the submission. There's no way I'm just going to disappear after coming this far, even though my NGADM road has come to an end.

I want to especially applaud SoundChris, garlagan, headphoamz, InYourDreams, johnfn, and dj-Jo for trying something new or out of their comfort zone for this round (and SourJovis as well? I'm not sure what your comfort zone even is though haha). Risky but valiant move!

JacobCadmus' piece was seriously one of the best things I heard last round. My only advantage now is that a) I'm not on a vacation and b) I'm not getting kicked from apartment to apartment without any instruments on hand.

I just want to know one thing... is Purgatory feeling ok? I see a number of 9's and one 10.... it's the 10 that really makes me ask this. I thought this never happens and can recall a challenge from last year's NGADM

At 9/18/13 07:42 PM, Theatr wrote:
I just want to know one thing... is Purgatory feeling ok? I see a number of 9's and one 10.... it's the 10 that really makes me ask this. I thought this never happens and can recall a challenge from last year's NGADM

At 9/18/13 07:42 PM, Theatr wrote:
I just want to know one thing... is Purgatory feeling ok? I see a number of 9's and one 10.... it's the 10 that really makes me ask this. I thought this never happens and can recall a challenge from last year's NGADM

I took BFP's place. If someone gets a 10 from me this year I will send them $50 via paypal. Not that that's going to happen unless your piece of music is absolutely perfect...

I give mad respect to @garlagan, for coming out on short notice and having the balls to try something new. makes my victory feel undeserved. now that I get another shot, I'm inspired to venture out myself. ;-)

oh and thank you @johnfn! it's kinda poetic that I'm now going up against one of the first people to welcome me into the NG community. this is gonna be a battle for the century!!!!

whaaaaat! omg I made it to the next round D: ... This is AWESOME!! I think there is gonna be no sleeping for me this next two weeks. Sorry and good luck next time to all the people that didn't make it. Specially @SoundChris ...that was so fucking close, man... I'll try to avenge you.
And congrats to all the winners! Everybody was amazing this round, not only the winners. The amount of talent here is impressive!

Kor-Rune vs. InYourDreams

I fucking knew it!!! I knew, if I made it to the next round, this was going to happen. Oh man... this is gonna be a hard one. But I wont give up so easily.
see you on the ring...

Anybody who wants to discuss their scores from me in detail or discuss their feedback from me in detail can join the NG Audio IRC. There's a link in my signature for anyone who doesn't have an IRC client of their own. ( '-')

At 9/19/13 03:45 AM, steampianist wrote:
Yey I win the internets! And thank you for sharing it.! ......Right time to go 100% im not gonna take it easy on anyone
And goodluck to my opponent @InvisibleObserver

Wouldn't want to take it easy on the guy who's been winning from the bottom half each round now would you?